Getting fit!

CSN Stores, an online group of more than 200 stores, has asked me to do another product review. I'm thrilled because I enjoy shopping there when I need wall art and decor, personal items, and school supplies.

Well, it's that time of year again. Many people are trying to lose weight, myself included. I even joined a "Biggest Loser" challenge at work. One big challenge is finding time to exercise. I'm looking for something to put in my office to use when I have a free minute to relieve stress and boost my metabolis.

I've decided to try a small step machine. This is the Stamina Inside Pro, and it had very good reviews.

It's available for $45, a $139 value, and there's free shipping! Watch this space for information about how quickly it arrived and how well it works. I'm going to try it out, as will other members of my family. I may even let some teachers have a turn--probably a better idea than the chocolate-filled "stress can" I've had in my office.

Backpack a Winner!

Tami loves her new backpack from CSN stores. It's well-padded to protect her laptop, has plenty of pockets to hold her engineering tools, and is strong enough to hold her big textbooks!

Tami and her roomates think it's pretty good-looking, too! It's comfortable, well-made, and lightweight.

Ordering was fast and easy. Tami was able to take a good look at every choice and pick the one she liked best. Her order arrived in a couple of days--in plenty of time for school.

Check out everything from backpacks to bistro sets! Take a look at CSN Stores for yourself!


There's even a contest to brighten up your ugly office. Enter today!

Back to School Backpack Put to the Test

In honor of the return to school, I'm testing a new backpack. Actually, my daughter, Tami, will be trying it out at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Tami will choose from the wide selection available at CSN Stores, a group of over 200 stores that sells everything from bistro sets to . . . well, backpacks! Take a look at CSN Stores for yourself!

What qualities does a busy college student need in a backpack? Room for a laptop? A water bottle pouch? Space for an MP3 player? Does the bag need to be pretty? Sturdy? Waterproof?

Coming soon--Tami's choice along with her criteria. After she's tried it for a while, we'll see a review! Comments from her friends will also be included.

Meanwhile, your have plenty of time to shop 200+ stores at CSN.com!

For the FTC: The backpack was provided through a gift certificate from CSN stores, but this will not influence the review.

Contest Winner!

And the winner is ......(drumroll, please!) Bonnie! I hope you enjoy spending your $40 gift certificate! Email me at ldparsons60@gmail.com and send me your email address. We'll get that gift certificate right out to you!

Many thanks to CSN stores for sponsoring this contest!

New Contest! Win a $40 Gift Certificate!

Enter to win a $40 gift certificate good for use in any of CSN's more than 200 online stores! Whether you need dining room furniture, housewares, baby items, office supplies, or new shoes, CSN has a store for you.

Ready to win? Here's how:

1. Become a new follower on my blog for five entries.

2. Post a comment telling me how you'd like to spend your gift certificate for one entry (you can post a different entry for this each day).

3. Tweet about this contest or post it on Facebook for two entries each.

4. Find something you love here and post a comment about it for one entry (you can find something new every day).

5. Post a link to this on your blog for the duration of this contest (5 entries).

6. Be sure to post a comment and tell me how you entered. Good luck!

Enter every day, if you wish! The winner will be announced Monday, July 12. Your one-time-use gift certificate will arrive via email. There may be shipping charges for those living in Canada, or international fees on some products. Start posting those comments and get ready to shop!